The name "schnitzel" came to us from the German language and translated as "tenderloin". Schnitzel is a fried piece of meat. In principle, it can be prepared from any meat, but we want to tell you how to cook schnitzel from pork. And although there is nothing complicated in this process, there are several nuances that you should pay attention to before preparing schnitzel.
One of the main nuances is the choice of meat. The best schnitzels are made from pork loin, and, of course, the meat should be fresh.
In addition, there are several versions of how to properly make schnitzel. According to one of them, the classic schnitzel should not be beaten, it is simply breaded to preserve the juiciness of meat and fry in a lot of oil. But the more usual way for us is still to get rid of meat, although it also does not exclude breading.
Recently, there were such kinds of schnitzel as chopped and schnitzel made from minced meat, but they are already too far from the original idea - a good piece of roast meat.
The recipe for schnitzel
So, if you just want to enjoy a piece of good meat, and you do not have much time to cook it, we'll tell you the easiest way to make a natural schnitzel.
Ingredients:
- pork loin - 600 g;
- egg - 1 piece;
- flour - 100 g;
- salt, black pepper;
- vegetable oil.
Preparation
Meat is washed and cut into pieces with a thickness of 1.5-2 centimeters. Covered with food film, beat off each piece on both sides well. Salt and pepper mixed with flour and dip each piece of meat into this breadcrumb, then into the beaten egg, and then again in the bread pan.
Before frying the schnitzel, warm the frying pan well and fry the meat in a large amount of butter until cooked. Serve to the schnitzel table as an independent dish, and as the main dish with vegetables or with your favorite side dish.
Schnitzel of pork in the oven
Those who prefer to abstain from butter and do not eat fried, but still want to enjoy the delicate taste of pork schnitzel, will appreciate the recipe for cooking pork schnitzel in the oven.
Ingredients:
- Pork pulp - 500 g;
- sour cream - 100 g;
- spices, salt, pepper.
Preparation
The meat is cut and well beaten from two sides. Then grease pieces of sour cream, season with salt and pepper, and marinate for 30 minutes. After that, lay the meat on a baking tray, sprinkle with spices and put in a heated to 200 degrees oven for about 30-40 minutes.
If you want a variety, you can lay on top of the meat circles of tomatoes or mushrooms, and sprinkle it all with grated cheese.
Unusual pork schnitzel in the oven
With the simplest ways of preparing schnitzel, we have already met, and for those who prefer unusual combinations, we will tell you how to cook pork schnitzel with cream cheese, nuts and pickled cucumbers.
Ingredients:
pork loin - 500 g;- onion - 1 piece;
- walnuts - handful;
- pickled cucumbers - 2-3 pcs .;
- cheese hard - 150 g;
- mayonnaise - 100 g;
- sour cream - 100 g;
- cream cheese - 100 g;
- greenery;
- salt and pepper.
Preparation
Cut the meat into slices and beat each well. Salt and pepper the schnitzels, and then put them in the form. Mayonnaise, cream cheese and sour cream to mix, season with salt, greens and pepper, grease this mixture with meat.
Cut the onions into half rings, pickled cucumbers - thin strips, and chop the walnuts. Lay on the meat first onions, then cucumbers, nuts and fill everything with grated cheese. To send in an oven and to prepare at 180 degrees 40 minutes.